Asus Zenpad C 7.0
#7193
Toshiba Thrive
#8123Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad C 7.0
Toshiba Thrive
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenpad C 7.0 features a compact 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Toshiba Thrive offers a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenpad is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom x3-C3200 chipset, compared to the dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 in the Thrive, both with 8GB of RAM.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Thrive includes autofocus and a 2 MP front camera, whereas the Zenpad lacks a front camera.
- The Zenpad has a smaller 3450 mAh battery, while the Thrive's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Software-wise, the Zenpad runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, offering a more recent experience than the Thrive's Android 3.0 Honeycomb, which can be upgraded to 3.2.
- Build quality differs significantly, with the Zenpad being lighter at 265g and more portable, while the Thrive is heavier at 725g and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad C 7.0
Toshiba Thrive
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2010
Description
Versions: Z170C (Wi-Fi); Z170CG (3G)
Also known as Toshiba Regza AT300, Toshiba Tablet.
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
600
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom x3-C3200
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Quad-core
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-450MP4
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
SD, up to 32 GB
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0 or 2 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable (13 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
189 x 108 x 8.4 mm (7.44 x 4.25 x 0.33 in)
273 x 177 x 16 mm (10.75 x 6.97 x 0.63 in)
Weight
265 g
725 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Aurora Metallic
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes